Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 7:07 .

The Future of Electric Truck Charging in Europe

Oliver McHugh, EV Charging Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, presented an overview of the European electric truck charging market. He explained that the electrification of medium-duty trucks is progressing much faster than that of heavy-duty trucks, although the heavy-duty segment remains the most important due to its larger market size. The transition is mainly driven by lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and EU regulations requiring a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions from new trucks by 2040. According to Wood Mackenzie, Europe is expected to have around one million electric trucks by 2035 and two million by 2040. This growth will significantly increase electricity demand and require major investments in public charging infrastructure. Around 171,000 public truck chargers will be needed by 2040, while current funding is only sufficient until about 2030. McHugh concluded that the market offers strong opportunities for new entrants, but continued investment and early action will be essential to support the rapid growth of electric trucks.

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Speaker

Oliver McHugh
Senior Analyst
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

Talk of session: Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

The electrification of heavy-duty transport is more than just a goal - the transformation is already underway. But scaling up also means having to solve the big challenges: How can we build charging networks that keep pace with fleet electrification without overburdening grids or budgets? What innovations in AI, energy storage and smart infrastructure can turn today's pilot projects into tomorrow's industry standard? And how can OEMs, logistics operators and energy providers align their strategies to make zero-emission freight profitable rather than just possible? From truck manufacturers and charge point operators to logistics innovators and energy experts, this dynamic panel brings together the leaders driving change. We will dive into the real-world solutions making an impact now, like modular charging hubs that grow with demand, fleets and energy optimization solutions powered by AI and smart grid integration that cuts costs and boosts reliability. We will also ask the hard questions: Where are the gaps in collaboration, technology or policy that could slow progress, and how do we close these gaps?

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Raphaël Héliot
Senior Policy Manager
E-Mobility Europe

To Talk

The Unknown Is Our Greatest Opportunity

Speaker

Carla Ribeiro
Strategic Advisor
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Germany

To Talk

Integrated Truck Charging: Challenges & Solutions Towards Zero-Emission Freight

Speaker

Christian Adolph
Senior Innovation Manager
E.ON Group Innovation GmbH
Germany

To Talk

From Car to Cargo: Heavy Duty Vehicles Go Public

Speaker

Jussi Vanhanen
Chief Product Officer
Kempower
Finland

To Talk

AI-Based Planning of E-Truck Fleets and Charging Infrastructure at Logistics Depots

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Alexander Kressner
Professor Logistics and Supply Chain Management
State University Baden-Württemberg
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

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